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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,252.29 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,252.29 and 558.01 is: 770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,252.29 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,252.29 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,252.29 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 698,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,790.34/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.34

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